HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO HELP MANAGE BURNOUT :
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Mental Health & Burnout
Tips to aid you in taking care of yourself , your practice and / or your staff
Burnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion , cynicism , detachment and feelings of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment . Continual exposure to stressful situations can lead to this condition . There are various steps to take to help you manage burnout . Everyone is different on their road to recovery . Ask for help when you start to feel disengaged or burnt out and strive to live a life of engagement .
HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO HELP MANAGE BURNOUT :
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Practice mindfulness to reduce stress .
• Mindfulness , defined as non-judgmental , moment to moment awareness , has been shown to bring about various psychological effects including increased well-being and improved behavioral regulation .
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Taking care of yourself should be top priority .
• Mental and emotional health are vital for dentists to operate at maximum efficiency and by taking care of yourself it can improve upon and maintain your physical and mental health .
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Connect with colleagues .
• Building a professional network can not only help with clinical support but also with personal support .
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Stick to your schedule .
• Burnout is often the result from lack of discipline in how time is divided up . A way to prevent this is by scheduling work and downtime activities and sticking to them .
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Geisinger Marworth Treatment Center , and Caron Treatment Center provide a safe and secure environment to help break the cycle of addiction while creating specialized treatment plans for their patients . They both have a 24 / 7 helpline for those seeking treatment . Learn more at marworth . org and caron . org .
The Physicians ’ Health Program ( PHP ) provides support and advocacy to dentists struggling with a substance abuse disorder , mental illness or other behavioral concerns that may impact one ’ s ability to practice safely . You can find resources and steps to recover at foundationpamedsoc . org / home / paphp / resources .
The Pennsylvania Dental Association is here to assist and support you or someone who may be exhibiting warning signs of suffering from addiction or a mental illness . We are only a confidential phone call away . Learn more at padental . org / wellness .
The American Dental Association provides many health and wellness resources on their website . They have curated content to help with handling stress and impacts on mental health in relation to the Covid pandemic along with resources on ergonomics in the dental practice , prescription opioids and abuse prevention , and effective resources for taking care of yourself and your staff . Learn more at www . ada . org / resources / practice / health-and-wellness .
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